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View article: Assessment of Mental Health Services in Public Health Facilities of a North Indian District
Assessment of Mental Health Services in Public Health Facilities of a North Indian District Open
Background The District Mental Health Program (DMHP) was launched in India to enhance access to mental health care in underserved areas through outreach, awareness, and treatment services. However, data on the quality and implementation of…
View article: Outcomes of delayed vs early cholecystectomy in individuals diagnosed with acute biliary pancreatitis caused by gallstones.
Outcomes of delayed vs early cholecystectomy in individuals diagnosed with acute biliary pancreatitis caused by gallstones. Open
Objective: To conduct a comparative analysis of the outcomes associated with delayed cholecystectomy vs early cholecystectomy in individuals diagnosed with acute biliary pancreatitis caused by gallstones. Study Design: Randomized Clinical …
View article: G Protein‐Coupled Receptor Signaling: Implications and Therapeutic Development Advances in Cancers
G Protein‐Coupled Receptor Signaling: Implications and Therapeutic Development Advances in Cancers Open
G protein‐coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest and most diverse class of membrane proteins, mediating cellular responses to a wide range of extracellular stimuli. GPCRs initiate complex intracellular signaling networks that regulate v…
View article: Tillage and herbicide effects on weed interference, greenhouse gases emission and crops yield in a direct-seeded rice - wheat - greengram cropping system
Tillage and herbicide effects on weed interference, greenhouse gases emission and crops yield in a direct-seeded rice - wheat - greengram cropping system Open
Conservation agriculture (CA) holds great opportunity for sustainable intensification of rice-wheat system in South Asia, but weed interference poses the most significant challenge for widespread adoption of CA, particularly CA-based rice-…
View article: Primary Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of the Urinary Bladder in the Paediatric Age Group: A Report of a Rare Case
Primary Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of the Urinary Bladder in the Paediatric Age Group: A Report of a Rare Case Open
View article: Comparison of oropharyngeal leak pressure and insertion characteristics of Ambu AuraGain and i-gel in patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: A randomized control trial
Comparison of oropharyngeal leak pressure and insertion characteristics of Ambu AuraGain and i-gel in patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: A randomized control trial Open
Background and Aims: Airway protection and adequate ventilation are the main aim for the patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries under general anesthesia. The study intended to compare the oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP) and insertion…
View article: One size not fit to all
One size not fit to all Open
View article: Building Trust through ESG: A Study on Consumer Behaviour in Sustainable Fashion
Building Trust through ESG: A Study on Consumer Behaviour in Sustainable Fashion Open
Background This study explores the influence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices on consumer purchasing decisions in the fashion industry. It examines how corporate image and word-of-mouth (WOM) mediate the relationshi…
View article: Transesophageal echocardiography in diagnosing supramitral ring: A game changer
Transesophageal echocardiography in diagnosing supramitral ring: A game changer Open
View article: Seasonal Abundance and Population Dynamics of Chrysoperla spp. in Tomato Agroecosystems
Seasonal Abundance and Population Dynamics of Chrysoperla spp. in Tomato Agroecosystems Open
The study investigated the seasonal abundance and population dynamics of Chrysoperla spp. on tomato crops across two consecutive years, focusing on the influence of environmental factors and prey availability. Observations revealed distinc…
View article: Cortical hypometabolism as a predictor of intermittent theta burst stimulation response in treatment-resistant depression patients: An open-label study
Cortical hypometabolism as a predictor of intermittent theta burst stimulation response in treatment-resistant depression patients: An open-label study Open
Background: Intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) is an accepted and approved brain stimulation technique to treat patients with treatment-resistant depression. Aim: Using neuroimaging, this open-label study aimed to predict the resp…
View article: Effect of conservation agriculture on soil fungal diversity in rice-wheat-greengram cropping system in eastern Indo-Gangetic plains of South Asia
Effect of conservation agriculture on soil fungal diversity in rice-wheat-greengram cropping system in eastern Indo-Gangetic plains of South Asia Open
Introduction Conservation agriculture (CA) is emerging as an eco-friendly and sustainable approach to food production in South Asia. CA, characterized by reduced tillage, soil surface cover through retaining crop residue or raising cover c…
View article: Exploring $\beta^+$ decay/EC residues in $^{118}$Sn($^{12}$C,x)$^{130}$Ba reaction
Exploring $\beta^+$ decay/EC residues in $^{118}$Sn($^{12}$C,x)$^{130}$Ba reaction Open
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View article: Resurrection of the Plant Immune Receptor Sr50 to Overcome Pathogen Immune Evasion
Resurrection of the Plant Immune Receptor Sr50 to Overcome Pathogen Immune Evasion Open
Pathogen-driven plant diseases cause significant crop losses worldwide. The introgression of intracellular nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat receptor (NLR) genes into elite crop cultivars is a common strategy for disease control, yet …
View article: Appropriate Hand Drying - The Missed Step of Hand Hygiene: A Qualitative Evaluation of Hand Drying Practices among Indian Health Care Workers
Appropriate Hand Drying - The Missed Step of Hand Hygiene: A Qualitative Evaluation of Hand Drying Practices among Indian Health Care Workers Open
Hand hygiene remains one of the most effective methods of preventing healthcare-associated infections. Hand drying is the end point of hand hygiene. Hand drying after hand hygiene is less explored, and the practice varies in different faci…
View article: Smartphone addiction and its correlation with academic performance in high school adolescents: An observational study
Smartphone addiction and its correlation with academic performance in high school adolescents: An observational study Open
Background: The widespread use of smartphones, particularly among youth, has raised concerns about smartphone addiction and its adverse effects on physical activity and academic performance. This study conducted in Uttarakhand investigates…
View article: Adverse outcomes in patients hospitalized with pneumonia at age 60 or more: A prospective multi-centric hospital-based study in India
Adverse outcomes in patients hospitalized with pneumonia at age 60 or more: A prospective multi-centric hospital-based study in India Open
Background Limited data exists regarding risk factors for adverse outcomes in older adults hospitalized with Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in low- and middle-income countries such as India. This multisite study aimed to assess outcome…
View article: Comparison of Three Methods of Umbilical Cord Management in Late Preterm and Term Newborns on Hemoglobin and Ferritin Levels at Six Weeks of Age: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of Three Methods of Umbilical Cord Management in Late Preterm and Term Newborns on Hemoglobin and Ferritin Levels at Six Weeks of Age: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
DCC followed by UCM at 120 seconds and DCC till 180 seconds proves superior to DCC with UCM at 60 seconds in preserving elevated hemoglobin levels and iron stores in neonates at six weeks of age. DCC for 180 seconds yielded comparable resu…
View article: Survival outcomes of postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for nonseminomatous germ cell tumors: A retrospective cohort study from a single tertiary center in South India
Survival outcomes of postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for nonseminomatous germ cell tumors: A retrospective cohort study from a single tertiary center in South India Open
Introduction: Chemotherapy, postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (pcRPLND), and metastasectomy remain the standard of care for the management of advanced nonseminomatous germ cell tumor (NSGCT). Methods: We retrospectivel…
View article: Rare Presentation of En Cuirasse Detected on 18-F FDG PET/CT in a Case of Recurrent Breast Carcinoma
Rare Presentation of En Cuirasse Detected on 18-F FDG PET/CT in a Case of Recurrent Breast Carcinoma Open
Carcinoma en cuirasse is a type of cutaneous metastasis from different malignancies. En cuirasse although is a rare entity, most commonly occurs in cases of recurrent breast carcinoma after surgery or very rarely months or years after diag…
View article: Extracellular vesicles as tools and targets in therapy for diseases
Extracellular vesicles as tools and targets in therapy for diseases Open
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nano-sized, membranous structures secreted into the extracellular space. They exhibit diverse sizes, contents, and surface markers and are ubiquitously released from cells under normal and pathological cond…
View article: Undiagnosed long QT syndrome turns fatal in a child scheduled for cochlear implant
Undiagnosed long QT syndrome turns fatal in a child scheduled for cochlear implant Open
View article: Assessment of Clinical and Biochemical Cardiac Risk Factors in Patients with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Cross-sectional Study
Assessment of Clinical and Biochemical Cardiac Risk Factors in Patients with Subclinical Hypothyroidism: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the current era, and the focus is gradually shifting towards identifying the risk factors and pathways leading to CVD. While hypothyroid…
View article: CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES RELATED TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED THROUGH THE STUDY OF SRIKANTH
CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES RELATED TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED THROUGH THE STUDY OF SRIKANTH Open
The present paper is an attempt to study Tushar Hiranandani’s film Srikanth (2024), which is inspired by the real-life events of Srikanth Bolla, an industrialist and the chairman of Bollant Industries from the perspective of critical Disab…
View article: Long-Term Impacts of Diversified Crop Rotation Under Various Crop Establishment Management Practices on Weed Seedbank Dynamics and Crop Yields in Eastern India
Long-Term Impacts of Diversified Crop Rotation Under Various Crop Establishment Management Practices on Weed Seedbank Dynamics and Crop Yields in Eastern India Open
View article: Cost of acute respiratory illness episode and its determinants among community-dwelling older adults: a four-site cohort study from India
Cost of acute respiratory illness episode and its determinants among community-dwelling older adults: a four-site cohort study from India Open
Introduction Advocacy for the provision of public health resources, including vaccine for the prevention of acute respiratory illnesses (ARIs) among older adults in India, needs evidence on costs and benefits. Using a cohort of community-d…
View article: Anesthetic Management in a 4-Year-Old Child Undergoing Removal of a Gemstone Tracheobronchial Foreign Body
Anesthetic Management in a 4-Year-Old Child Undergoing Removal of a Gemstone Tracheobronchial Foreign Body Open
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View article: Circulating miRNA As Prognostic Biomarker During Estrus of Buffalo
Circulating miRNA As Prognostic Biomarker During Estrus of Buffalo Open
Buffalo are silent breeders, therefore detecting estrus is a serious challenge. There is a rising need for sensitive and precise biomarkers in this scenario. Recent research on miRNA has demon-strated the importance of these molecules as b…
View article: Ultrasound Characteristics of Metastatic Occult Cervical Lymph Nodes in Early Tongue Cancer
Ultrasound Characteristics of Metastatic Occult Cervical Lymph Nodes in Early Tongue Cancer Open